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January 8, 1962

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Headlines from January 8, 1962

Lane Threatens Filibuster To Bar 'Jamming' of Bills; Investigation Pressed Speed-Up Criticized LANE THREATENS HE'LL FILIBUSTER No Recommendations Due

By Richard P. Huntthe New York Times

Assemblyman Lane threatens filibuster to end jamming of bills through Legis in closing hrs of session, TV; says desire to create 'deliberative system' is 1 aim in bringing conflict-of-interest charges against Speaker Carlino over fall-out shelter bill

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Soviet Urges Bonn to Ask For Separate Negotiation; Two Prongs Aim at Disunity Allied Policy Cited SOVIET BIDS BONN ASK FOR PARLEY Kroll's Suggestions Discussed Attempt Viewed Dimly

By Sydney Gruson Special To the New York Times

USSR memo given to Kroll Dec 27 disclosed to offer proposals seen aimed at splitting W Ger from Western Allies; Kroll reptdly calls it 'trick,'

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GOVERNOR PUSHES HIS BILL TO ALTER NONRESIDENT TAX; Wants Change by Jan. 15, When Last Payment on 1961 Income Is Due TRAVIA FIRM ON RULES Democrat Says He Won't Let Assembly Consider Plan Ahead of Schedule G.O.P. Leaders Not Told Provisions Outlined GOVERNOR PUSHES HIS BILL ON TAXES Would Be Able to File

By Warren Weaver Jr. Special To the New York Times

Rockefeller plans to push nonresident bill to take effect before Jan 15 deadline for last installment on '61 taxes; Assemblyman Travia (Dem) says he will not waive rules to permit quick consideration; bill's effects discussed

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London Asks Guatemala to Meet On Claim to British Honduras

By Special to The New York Times

GB invites Guatemala to Apr or May conf on latter's claim

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SOVIET SAID TO ADD TO CURBS ON JEWS; Increased Tax on Clergymen and Pressure on Seminary Reported by B'nai B'rith Reported Earlier SOVIET SAID TO ADD TO CURBS ON JEWS Yeshiva in Single Room

By Irving Spiegel

B'nai B'rith repts tax on clerics quadrupled, made retroactive for 2 yrs

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Historical Context for January 8, 1962

In 1962, the world population was approximately 3,123,374,315 people^[†]